Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing the Node Network Daughter Card
150 Quantum DXi6900 G1 User’s Guide
Removing a Failed Network Daughter Card
To remove the network daughter card from the DXi6900 G1 Node:
1 Shut down the system (see Turning On and Shutting Down the
System on page 23).
2 Remove the Node cover (see Opening and Closing the Node on
page 78).
3 Remove the quad port SAS card in expansion card riser 2 (see
Replacing an Expansion Card in Riser 2 or 3).
4 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws that
secure the network daughter card to the system board (see
Figure 91).
5 Hold the network daughter card by the edges on either side of the
touch point and lift to remove it from the connector on the system
board.
6 Slide the network daughter card away from the back of the system
until the NIC connectors are clear of the slot in the back panel.
7 Lift the network daughter card out of the chassis.
Figure 91 Removing and
Installing the Network
Daughter Card
Captive screw
sockets
Connector on
system board
Captive screws
Touch point
Network daughter card
Backpanel slot for
RJ-45 connectors